Ayakuta Jataka, Ayakūta-jātaka: 1 definition
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Ayakuta Jataka means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesThe Bodhisatta was once born in Benares and became its king. At that time people were in the habit of sacrificing animals to the gods in order to win their favour, but the Bodhisatta proclaimed that no living creature should be slain. Being enraged at the loss of their food, the yakkhas sent one of their number to the Bodhisatta. He came to the Bodhisattas bed at night meaning to strike him a deadly blow. Thereupon Sakkas throne grew hot, and learning the cause, Sakka himself came and stood guard over the Bodhisatta. The latter saw the yakkha standing over him ready to strike but powerless, and only learnt later, to his great encouragement, that Sakka had been there to protect him (J.iii.145-7).
The reason for the telling of the story is given in the Mahakanha Jataka.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
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Partial matches: Jataka.
Full-text: Vajirapani, Inda.
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